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Highlights From The Paris Show

The biennial Paris Motor Show kicked off under the motto: "The future, now" with a focus on lighter, slicker cars and electric and hybrid vehicles.

Returning and newcomer manufacturers launched production models and concept cars with an eye on sustainable mobility, demonstrated spectacularly by Mercedes-Benz’ "Electric Drive."

Some exciting new releases include Audi’s new Sportback with special features for the mobile generation, Jaguar’s return to the sports car with the new F type, a brand new — 420 kg (925 pounds) lighter —Range Rover. Volkswagen’s seventh generation Golf, one of the best-selling models in history, and a revolutionary supercar from McLaren are also among the highlights.

Click ahead for some of the hottest new releases from Europe’s biggest car makers at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.